Departments
Economics
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Eight faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Among 197 elected this year to the prestigious honorary society.
April 22, 2015 -
Measuring health care
Amy Finkelstein spotted an opportunity to bring the gold standard in scientific research to one of the most pressing questions of the day.
March 18, 2015 -
Five MIT researchers win Sloan Research Fellowships
Faculty specializing in mathematics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and economics among 126 selected.
March 2, 2015 -
3 Questions: Amy Finkelstein on testing health care systems
MIT economist explains why randomized trials can improve medical care.
February 12, 2015 -
Is the medical match fair?
Study finds the demand for positions strongly influences medical residents’ salaries.
January 27, 2015 -
Forbes hails MIT standouts in science, education, energy, technology, and health care
11 MIT affiliates and more than 30 alumni are identified as movers, makers, and game changers in their respective fields.
January 8, 2015 -
SHASS announces 12 research fund recipients for 2015
December 17, 2014 -
The “metrics” system
Economist’s new book teaches how to conduct cause-and-effect studies on complex social questions.
December 1, 2014 -
Two MIT seniors and an alumnus named Rhodes Scholars
Elliot Akama-Garren ’15, Anisha Gururaj ’15, and Noam Angrist ’13 are among 32 winners nationwide.
November 23, 2014 -
MIT SHASS economist James Poterba awarded the Holland Medal
Medal honors outstanding contributions to public finance.
November 12, 2014 -
Dresselhaus and Solow win Presidential Medal of Freedom
Two Institute Professors are among 19 new recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor.
November 10, 2014 -
"Car Talk" host Tom Magliozzi ’58 left us laughing
Tom Magliozzi ’58, who died Nov. 3, was a famed co-host of NPR's "Car Talk" with his brother, Ray Magliozzi '73, as well as a professor, consultant, and MIT Commencement speaker.
November 5, 2014 -
A new look — and lights — for historic MIT Sloan building
MIT Sloan’s original building, E52, will re-open in January 2016 and feature a light installation by artist Leo Villareal.
October 21, 2014 -
Said and Done for October 2014
Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences features a Nobel Prize, a new professorship in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy, three new SHASS websites, and more.
October 21, 2014 -
3 Questions: Jonathan Gruber on the cost of smoking
Leading health care economist weighs in on a proposed cost-benefit analysis of smoking.
October 13, 2014 -
Alumnus Jean Tirole wins Nobel Prize in economic sciences
Former faculty member lauded for framework for regulating dominant firms in imperfect markets.
October 13, 2014 -
SHASS welcomes 10 new faculty members
October 8, 2014 -
Study: Workplace diversity can help the bottom line
MIT economist scrutinizes firm data suggesting diverse offices function more effectively.
October 7, 2014 -
Said and Done for September 2014
Digest of the MIT humanities, arts, and social sciences
September 30, 2014 -
Making the case for Keynes
Peter Temin’s new book explains how John Maynard Keynes’ ideas relate to today’s global economy.
September 16, 2014